THE GILDED AGE | American Experience

Directed by Sarah Colt, this 2018 documentary dives into America’s transformative Gilded Age, a time of booming wealth and stark inequality. Featuring historians like H.W. Brands and Nell Irvin Painter, it explores the rise of industrial titans like J.P. Morgan and Andrew Carnegie, alongside workers’ struggles and social unrest. With vivid archival footage and expert insights, it uncovers the era’s economic debates and societal divides, still relevant today. Stream on PBS, YouTube, or Prime Video to witness this pivotal chapter in history.